The Arizona sentinel., 1887-06-11
On Tree Planting.
co. S. CHAPIN IN SEMI TROPICAL PLANTER. ]
 (COETINUED.)
LAYING OUT THE GROUND.

LAYING OUT THE GROUND.
 An orchard is all object of public
 notice, and the neatness and precision
 of its plan and planting, or the reverse
 wlll generally be taken as an index to
 the character of the planter A well
 laid out and well tended orchard com
 mands almost universal admiration,
 while nowhere IS slovenly work nors
 conspicuous. Before proceeding with
 the following details, the novice in
 planting is exhorted to content him
 self, if necessary, to work by faith,
 and not be dismayed if at the outset
 he fails to comprehend the reason for
 each direction given, or its importance.
 Simply b:gin at the beginning, follow
 the rules as laid down, and all will
 grow clear as the work proceeds.
 Having decided upcn the method
 and distances, now prepare to stake off for planting. At this point neither a propsr pride in the appearance of the
 orchard, nor a regard for true economy
 will allow haste to interfere with ac-
 curacy. Be assured that an error at
 the beginning will almost certainly be
 the occasion of indefinite repetition,
 resulting in vexation and loss of time
 Provide a sufficient number of stakes for the ground to be lad out. Where available, lath answer the purpose ex- cellently. Procure long wire, for convenience not exceeding eighty yards, and of sufficient size to bear a strain without stretching. Less than one-sixteenth of an inch in diameter is unreliable, as are also rope and twine. Obtain two iron rings, large enough to slip over the stakes readily. Select clear space on building or fence and measure off thereon the distance the trees are to be apart. Drive a stout nail at each end of the space thus measured, leaving tbe heads project ing slightly. Now fastcn one of tht iron rings securely to one end of tn, wire, slip the ring over one of the nails and carry the wire to the other nail. Draw the wire taut, bend an angle over the nail, and at this angle fasten small tag of cloth or other material easily seen, by means of a | stout twine, well waxed and firmly drawn to prevent slipping. Havo an pass the wire forward, and hold this tag at the first nail, while a | second tag is located and attached as before directed. In like manner pro. ceed until the other end of the wire is | reached, to which another ring must | be attached at the regular distance.
 For clcarness of illustration let the | ring first attached be known as ring "A" the first tag as ''l," and so on in order until reaching the second ring. to be called ring "B." Also for the same purpose it IS assumed that the orchard plot ranges north and south and east and west in it's boundaries, and that operations commence at the SW corner.
 To lay out on the square system, begin by driving stake at the spot selected for the SW corner of the or ;hard, and at the beginning of the first 'ow of trees. This and all outside rows should be sufficiently removed from any fence or boundary line to allow room between for the turning # team in cultivating. About one od Is usually enough for thls purpose. Slip ring A over this stake, proceed lorthward with the wire, draw it tight nd secure it on the line for the first ow of trees by driving stake through he ring B, at the same distance from he boundary line as at ring A. Now ct stakes outside the wine by each tag Irving them firmly and using care hat they stand upright to facilitate